When Ford announced intentions to build a compact pickup, many experts predicted a huge flop and sneered at the project. But the Maverick wasn’t a failure but an instant success thanks to its practicality and efficiency. The first update is ready and the 2025 Ford Maverick has no right to be this good.
Exterior Updates
Facelift and Design Enhancements
Facelift Maverick is not an old model and the design is quite fresh, dating from 2022. However, to stay competitive and eye-catching, the company will revisit the exterior to make it more appealing. Designers are not experimenting too much as the practicality of the 2025 Ford Maverick is the priority. While it’s more of an urban vehicle, many fans are urging for an off-road package and tuning that will make the truck an adventurer.
The updated Maverick will catch your eye with the refreshed front fascia. Ford is well known for its Grill game offering more than 10 options on their F-150 half-ton truck. Although the compact pickup is not as popular as its bigger sibling, Ford aims to cement its place as a number one choice in the midsize segment, especially with new rivals on the horizon.
Styling and Features
Detailed Look at Exterior and Interior
The headlights will add to the overall aggressiveness with Sleek LED lamps. Additionally, some options will depend on trim levels as the lineup is expanding beyond the three models available in the 2024 season. From the side profile, the small truck maintains a balance between aerodynamics and style. Characteristic lines run from the fenders to the rear wheels, and larger rims give the truck a more aggressive look.
For the new season, designers will work to improve airflow, which can make the pickup’s cabin even quieter, especially on highways. The 2025 Maverick features a more sloped windshield and hood, along with minor tweaks to the roofline to boost overall aerodynamics. The facelift also introduces an updated color palette. Ford will offer classic hues, and for younger buyers, there will be more vibrant paint jobs. That’s just the start of the customization with many optional packages and parts available for the Maverick.
Interior Enhancements
Comfort and Technology Upgrades
Interior tweaks inside the cockpit are meant to enhance comfort, style, and practicality. To achieve this, the 2025 Ford Maverick is packed with quality materials, advanced tech features, and innovative elements that can make both working and traveling cozier. Soft surfaces also boost the premium impression of this compact truck. Additionally, Ford is not saving on materials, so the dashboard features long-lasting elements. Heated and ventilated seats are available through higher-end trim levels or optional upgrades.
One of the reasons that 2025 Maverick is way ahead of the competition is the innovative storage solutions, such as under-seat compartments in the back and larger door pockets. After the revisit, the central console will offer more space for storing items, especially in the glove box. Like the Flex Bed cargo box system, every inch of the interior will be used to enhance overall practicality.
Infotainment and Connectivity
Advanced Technology Features
The SYNC Ford infotainment system is updated, and Ford always delivers the latest services and innovative applications. The 2025 Maverick’s central high-resolution touchscreen is more responsive, whether you choose a base 8-inch screen or the 12-inch display available with premium pack packages. Advanced audio, extra USB ports, a wireless charger, and a Wi-Fi hotspot will attract younger buyers who are not typically interested in pickup trucks.
More voice commands improve convenience and safety. New trim levels—Ford is expanding the truck’s lineup for the 2025 season. Three trim levels are not enough, especially now that the truck has exceeded all expectations and new rivals are coming out next year. The XL, XLT, and Lariat models remain, but we may see a mid-range version positioned between the latter two packages. For example, the ST-Line could be borrowed from its crossover counterpart, the Ford Escape, since both vehicles share the same platform. The company could introduce a fresh trim level for the pickup truck.
Performance and Capability
Engine Options and Off-Road Packages
Ford will offer the XL as the base version again but this time with more features, increasing its overall value. Cloth upholstery and an 8-inch screen remain, but steel wheels will be replaced with 17-inch alloy rims. Standard equipment also includes a six-speaker sound system, basic safety options, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto services. The XLT brings higher-quality upholstery, extra options, and a power tailgate. Currently, the Lariat is the premium option. This trim packs the pickup with a bedliner, leather upholstery, a 12-inch touchscreen, heated front seats and steering wheel, and Bang & Olufsen audio.
Off-Road Capabilities
Tremor and FX4 Packages
Ford won’t launch a package with ritual equip for the compact pickup, although we would love to see it, and the Ranger in the King Ranch Edition, for example, off-road packages buyers demanded and the company will deliver. The 2025 Ford Maverick will be an off-road-ready truck. While there won’t be a Raptor Edition for the small vehicle, the FX4 and Tremor packages can improve its performance in rough terrains. Nevertheless, the main purpose of the Maverick is to improve efficiency, especially in urban areas.
Fans can still choose these models, but off-road enthusiasts will be able to customize the truck for adventures. The Tremor isn’t the Raptor, but it can still tackle various obstacles. This trim is available for the F-150 and Ranger, making it a perfect solution for the Maverick as well. A 4×4 is standard; the suspension will lift the body slightly, and engineers will prepare drive modes for different terrains. This model comes with a unique front grill, special badges, additional colors, and an upscale interior.
Competition and Market Trends
Rivalry and Future Prospects
The FX4 optional package is already available. All-wheel drive and a towing bundle are standard, and for the compact truck, additional upgrades include all-terrain tires, an off-road screen, hill descent assist, and skid plates. Rivals, the 2025 Ford Maverick, will still be the top choice for buyers who opt for a compact pickup. However, its success has drawn attention, and now more competition is on the way, with some already announced.
But let’s start with the existing rival—the compact class is still new, and one company was almost faster than Ford in launching a pioneer. The Hyundai Santa Cruz has been one of the most talked-about entrances in the pickup market. Like the Maverick, it perfectly blends the utility of a truck with the comfort of a crossover SUV. It even toes more, rated at 5,000 lbs, thanks to a larger turbo 4 engine with more power. One to watch is definitely that Toyota Stout—the Japanese truck maker dominates the midsize segment with the Tacoma, and that popularity could be carried over to a smaller vehicle.
Future Outlook and Conclusion
Industry Developments and Final Thoughts
Chevrolet is still silent about their moves, unlike the Stellantis Group, which has already launched the Ram Rampage and is paving the way for another debut, the Ram 1200 model. The Volkswagen Tarok is an interesting concept, but the German company has previously failed to deliver a pickup truck for the US market. Their Atlas Tanoak was a promising prototype but never entered production. Engine choices under the bonnet of the compact pickup include a turbocharged 4-banger. The 2.0L engine produces 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. The EcoBoost setup can haul up to 4,000 lbs, which is impressive for such a vehicle.
Some larger midsize trucks are limited to 5,000 lbs. Thanks to its size, the Maverick delivers excellent gas mileage. The update, more aerodynamic model, might be even more efficient, returning 27 MPG combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration is swift, and the truck can go from 0 to 60 mph in under 6 seconds.
A hybrid configuration can’t match the outputs, towing capacity, and sprint time of the turbocharged engine. A system based around a 2.5L 4-cylinder petrol unit produces 191 horsepower. The comparison to a 2.0 model looks bad—a hybrid setup tows only 2,000 lbs and runs 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds. But you can get 42 MPG from this pickup, making it more efficient than most crossovers, well on the highway and when towing.
The gas mileage is dropping, but everything over 30 MPG is impressive for the truck segment. Instead of an 8-speed gearbox, the hybrid uses a CVT. Although Ford stated that the hybrid setup is very efficient and that the company is not going to develop a plug-in variant, it can be changed if Toyota Stout introduces a Prime version. Maverick is using the same powertrain as the Escape, so we could see the PHEV setup carried out with over 210 horsepower and 37 miles of electric range. This is another step towards complete electrification and the Lightning model. Still, the Maverick EV is not going to happen in 2025.
Pricing and Availability
Costs and Market Launch
Prices and release date: The facelift will also be the price lift. A few years ago, midsize trucks could be purchased from 22,000 to 25,000 dollars, and the base model was priced at $21,490. The 2025 Maverick will have to give the market or more trim options that want half price for the 28,000 if this number.
